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Test Code TRIG TRIGLYCERIDES, SERUM

Additional Codes

Software Test Code
Label Text                              TRIG
EPIC LAB134                             

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Diagnosing metabolic syndrome (>150 mg/dl) and in diagnosing and monitoring various other disorders

Method Name

Enzymatic Colorimetric Assay

Reference Values

< 2 years:  No reference range established

 

The National Lipid Association and the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) have set the following guidelines for lipids:

 

Fasting and Non-Fasting
2 - 9 years:
Acceptable: < 75 mg/dL
Borderline high: 75 - 99 mg/dL
High: ≥ 100mg/dL

 

10 - 17 years:                                                                                                                                           
Acceptable: < 90 mg/dL
Borderline high: 90 - 129 mg/dL
High: ≥ 130 mg/dL

 

≥ 18 years:

Fasting
Normal: < 150 mg/dL
Borderline high: 150 - 199 mg/dL
High: 200 - 499 mg/dL
Very high: ≥ 500 mg/dL


Non-Fasting
Males: < 200 mg/dL
Females: < 175 mg/dL

 

When included as part of  TPN panel:  No reference range established, all ages.

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 Day

Available Stat

Specimen Type

Submit one of the following:

~ Plasma 

~ Serum

Preferred Container

Plasma Separator Tube (PST)

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Preferred Volume

Plasma: 1 mL (Plasma Separator Tube (PST)) 

Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Minimum Volume

Plasma: 0.3 mL (Plasma Separator Tube (PST))

Serum: 0.3 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Specimen Collection and Handling

Spin specimen, separate from clot and send refrigerated.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Plasma

Frozen: 3 Months

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

 

Specimen Type: Serum

Frozen: 3 Months

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

This test, when ordered on Medicare patients, is subject to the National Coverage Determination (NCD) policies. Please verify that the diagnosis code (ICD code) you have chosen demonstrates medical necessity for the test as documented in the physician’s patient record. The CMS web site is available to assist you with this verification. A properly executed Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) must be submitted with the specimen if medical necessity is not demonstrated by the ICD code chosen.

CPT Code Information

CPT Code

CPT Description

CPT Disclaimer
84478 Triglycerides, Quantitative  

Performing Laboratory Location

NorDx Laboratories

LOINC Code Information

2571-8

Clinical Significance

Elevated triglycerides are an independent risk factor for coronary heart disease.

Acceptable Alternative Container(s)

Red Top Tube

Orange Top Tube (Rapid clot serum)